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[The Force power]

So, the water tank is only for idling running motors? Howcome I see people shift into gears and run the water in the tank (such while on grass in backyard, or even on driveways). I am just asking how or why, not fighting with who is right/wrong. Also, what does that do with running in gears while in water tanks? To see if it works (makes sense). I want to know if this is OK before I try something I never done before. When I bought the motor from a papa retailer store, they had a like a 5x5 by 4' deep water tank with a chimmey and they run 115HP motor in gear in that tank.​

Actually, the tiller I have has build-in gears, with no side F/N/R arm. So, any ways I turn the tiller, it goes right into gears. I don't like that concept, but I would just have to be careful when turning the throttle.

Interesting concept. Now I will do little research on this concept. If using soap/water in the impeller, then run water right away, then all that soap would be washed away (or not?). I know myself wouldn't use WD40 since it's not what we think it is (WD40 is actually a bad thing for anything). But, THIS would be in another thread!​

Thank you. Now, I actually have two motors on it (the 15 and a 2). Since I am looking for another boat, some comes with motor, so am I getting a garage full of outboards?

Yes of course you run motors in gear in a water-tank depending on the seize even WOT. but not the Tub you have in the picture

As Hardwaterfisherman pointed out; a deeper bin/tub/tank would be necessary

As far as the lubricant goes; the lubricant is only used for the installation of the impeller, so when you turn the drive-shaft clockwise & press down on the top-housing it slide/slips easily in place.
After that the Impeller SHOULD BE emerged in water before running the motor & yes soap would wash off.
If you're not running after install & put away; I would use an oil based lubricant.

If you're opposed to using WD40 you can use veg./sunflower/olive-oil none of these will dissolve the rubber Impeller but can get sticky (WD40 will not do either)

 

[CNT]

Not to run it but, I just want to pull the rope to move the parts, like one pull. It wouldn't pull, feels locked (it's not freezing here yet). Is it because the starter is locked in position or what could be locked or stuck?

 

[flyingscott]

Is the motor in gear? Look at the throttle safety on the recoil. WD-40 will turn the impeller to mush if left in there long enough. Soap does nothing to an impeller. You should be able to rev that motor up in neutral with the knob on the front of the motor.

 

[CNT]

Is the motor in gear?

Yes, it was in gear. Thanks.